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The White House, the Capitol, the Smithsonian, Arlington National Cemetery, larger than life monuments, grand museums and sacred memorials, Washington, D.C. is an educational destination that beams with history. The nation’s capital has so much to offer your students that are ready to open their minds to the history of the United States. Pause a moment and realize the gravity of loss at the Vietnam War Memorial or stand before the steps where the January 6, insurrection played out, the rich history of the nation makes this a perfect choice for your Educational Destinations adventure.

 Below are some popular options for your educational history trip. You can also click on the PDF icon for a download of these features.


Educational History Opportunities

  • Explore the Roots of the Country's Government Through Stories and Hands-on Activities
  • Flight Simulators
  • Tour the Mansion, Estate, and Gardens of George Washington
  • Jump into Covert Exhibits and Interactive Tours Like 'Operation Spy' and 'Spy in the City'
  • Educational IMAX Films
  • Tour the Home of the Washington Nationals Baseball Team
  • Discover the Mind-blowing the Revolutionary War Theater 4D Experience
  • Historic Scavenger Hunts
  • See How Student Activists Participated in the Process of Building America in an Interactive Play
  • Explore the History and Culture of America by Examining Art and Architectural Elements
  • Discover Everything From Dinosaur Skeletons to Egyptian Mummies
  • Go Back in America’s History Through Educational Theater Programs
  • Witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
  • Participate in Activities that Illustrate the complex Process of How a Bill Becomes a Law
  • Take in the Iconic Illuminated Monuments Tour
  • Find the Typo on the Lincoln Memorial
  • Learn Holocaust History and the Brutal Annihilation of 6 Million European Jews by Nazi Germany
  • Learn Who the First President Was to Live in the White House
  • Witness the Stories of African American Life, Art, History and Culture
  • Browse Artifacts Dating Back to Colonial America

History Attractions

  • Alexandria
  • Arlington National Cemetery
  • Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
  • Embassy Row
  • FDR Memorial
  • Ford's Theatre and the Petersen House
  • Georgetown
  • Illuminated Monument Tour
  • International Spy Museum
  • Jefferson Memorial
  • Library of Congress
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial
  • Mount Vernon
  • National Air and Space Museum
  • Lincoln Memorial
  • Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
  • National Mall
  • National Museum of Natural History
  • Capitol Visitor Center
  • Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument House & Museum
  • WWII Memorial
  • President Lincoln's Cottage
  • Anderson House
  • White House Tour
  • National Archives
  • National Museum of American History
  • Newseum
  • Potomac River Cruise
  • Smithsonian Museums
  • U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing
  • U.S. Capitol
  • U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
  • Union Station
  • United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
  • Washington Monument
  • Washington National Cathedral
  • Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
  • Tudor Place
  • Old Post Office Pavilion
  • Old Stone House
  • Heurich House Museum
  • The National Theatre

Other Attractions

  • The Capital Wheel
  • Aquatic WILD
  • Project WILD
  • Artechouse
  • Paddle Boats
  • Hirshhorn
  • Biking
  • Bad Axe Throwing
  • Six Flags America (Maryland)
  • Kings Dominion (Virginia)
  • Kayaking
  • VR Arcades
  • Canoeing
  • Pedal Boats
  • Hydro-Biking
  • Paddle Boarding
  • Smithsonian Institute’s National Zoo
  • Dinner Cruises on Potomac River
  • National Aquarium (Baltimore)
  • Hersheypark (Pennsylvania)
  • Escape Rooms
  • Zip Lines
  • Horseback Riding
  • Crumbs & Whiskers


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